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Blood Money: Legal and Ethical Implications in International Justice

Blood money, also known as diya in Islamic law, refers to a monetary compensation paid by a perpetrator to the victim’s family, particularly in cases of unintentional murder or serious injury. This practice has been deeply ingrained in several Islamic countries as part of their justice systems, offering both legal and financial redress to the ...